Introduction to Sleep Apnea VA Claims Sleep apnea is a common but serious condition that affects millions of Americans, but veterans’ disability filings show us that it impacts veterans at a higher rate and that they’re diagnosed at a higher rate than the general population. Over the past decade, the VA has seen a spike […]
Are PTSD and Sleep Apnea connected?
Studies are linking PTSD and sleep apnea. Veterans with PTSD and sleep apnea may be eligible for VA Benefits. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition initiated by coming into contact with or seeing a distressing event. PTSD is extremely relevant to veterans because of the experiences they have faced in war. According […]